How to Mix Flash and Ambient Light

Attention all you "natural light" photographers, now is the time to expand your photographic skill set by adding flash photography to your tool kit. It's not difficult. With a few rounds of experimentation your photography will elevate itself to new levels and your work will stand out. These photography lighting tips will work for all genres of photography - wedding photography, portrait photography, senior photography, fashion photography, boudoir photography and more. In this step-by-step flash lighting tutorial I will explain techniques like dragging the shutter and how you can use that technique to allow more ambient light into your portraits and add more depth to any shot.

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Corrective Lighting for Boudoir Photography

Corrective lighting can really set your portrait photography apart from other photographers and make your clients fall in love with the way they look. As a portrait photographer, in general, you need to know how to use corrective posing techniques to make your clients look their best on camera. in this photography tutorial video, I show you a step-by-step process to using lighting and posing techniques to make your clients look their best. These techniques are perfect for in-studio portraits. In this video, Im using the Westcott L60Bs with various light modifiers , but you can use whatever lighting you have.

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Use Composition to Create Better Photography Portraits // Photography How-To

When it comes to photography there is more to it than just releasing the shutter. You have to learn how to use the elements around you to create a more interesting and more compelling portrait. In this photography tutorial, I will cover how to use composition to make your fashion, beauty, and other types of photography more interesting by framing your subject in various ways.

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How to Make Women Look Good on Camera

Everyone wants to look their best on camera, as a photographer, it's your job to helping them shine. Learn the art of posing women for captivating photographs! In this tutorial, we share expert techniques to make women look stunning on camera. From flattering angles to highlighting feminine features, discover essential tips for posing women that will enhance their beauty effortlessly.

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Small-Space, Single-Light Studio Setup

As a professional portrait photographer, the bulk of my work is done in my studio by choice. From the beginning of my photography career, I have been in love with studio portraiture. As a new photographer, I was eager to learn how to light my subjects through tutorials, online classes and workshops, but the demonstrations were typically held in large spaces with high ceilings.

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